Korean Skincare for Pores: YesStyle Anniversary Mega Sale Picks

Hey, lovely people! It’s that time again: the YesStyle Anniversary Mega Sale is coming, and this year’s event runs from June 30 to July 7, 2026, starting at 8 AM HKT. With brand-wide discounts and mega discounts on selected products, it can be a little too easy to fill your cart with everything that looks interesting.

So, again, I’m here to guide you through the sea of products and bring a few standout picks to your attention. There are plenty more goodies you can choose from, of course, but since we’re right in the middle of summer, I wanted to focus on something that feels especially relevant: Korean skincare for pores.

We all know that warmer weather, sunscreen, sweat, and more time spent outdoors can make our skin feel more congested than usual. That doesn’t mean you need a complicated routine or a shelf full of aggressive treatments. Most of the time, the better approach is a small but thoughtful edit: a good cleanser, a gentle exfoliating step, a clay mask for when your T-zone needs it, and a treatment that helps skin look smoother over time.

The list I will share focuses on Korean pore care products that can help with issues such as excess oil, clogged-looking pores, uneven texture, and that dull feeling skin sometimes gets when buildup starts to show. Think of it less as a “fix everything overnight” list and more as a practical, consistent summer pore care routine for keeping skin feeling clean and balanced.

Let’s jump straight into the products!

#1. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

A good pore care routine usually starts with cleansing, and the Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam is the kind of product that makes that step feel a little more targeted. This cleanser is designed to help remove impurities and oil from pores while also gently lifting dead skin cells, which makes it a natural fit for a pore care routine.

The formula includes houttuynia cordata powder, also known as heartleaf, to help purify pores and smooth away buildup. It also contains betaine salicylate and capryloyl salicylic acid, which give it a pore-care and acne-prone skin angle without making the product feel like a full treatment step. This makes it especially useful as an evening cleanser for oilier or breakout-prone skin when your face feels like it needs a more thorough reset.

What I like about this pick is that it does not focus only on deep cleansing. The formula also includes glycerin and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, so there is a moisturizing element built in. Plus, the addition of houttuynia cordata extract and quercetin gives it calming properties.

I’d reach for this on days when your skin feels oily, congested, or more prone to breakouts, especially after wearing SPF for hours. It is probably not the cleanser I’d frame as the most basic everyday option for everyone, but for acne-prone or combination-oily skin, it makes sense as a summer pore care staple.

#2. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask

If your skin tends to feel oilier or more congested in summer, a clay mask is one of those products that suddenly earns its place in the routine. The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask is especially easy to like because it takes the mess out of masking. Instead of dipping into a jar or using a spatula, you just glide the stick over cleansed skin, leave it on for 3-5 minutes, and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

The formula is built around five types of clay, including kaolin, to help absorb excess sebum and draw out impurities from clogged-looking pores. It also includes red bean powder, which gives it a gentle smoothing effect for rough texture and dead skin buildup. That makes it a nice fit for areas like the nose, forehead, chin, or anywhere your skin starts to feel a little bumpy.

What keeps it from feeling harsh is the addition of Madagascan centella asiatica, along with moisturizing and soothing ingredients that help skin feel comfortable after rinsing. And that balance matters because pore care can easily become too aggressive if every product is focused only on oil control.

I’d use this as a once- or twice-a-week step.

#3. SOME BY MI AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

If the clay mask is your occasional reset, the SOME BY MI AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner is the step that helps keep texture and buildup in check more consistently. This is one of the stronger fits for a pore routine because it focuses on the things that often make pores look more noticeable in the first place: dead skin cells, excess sebum, and impurities sitting on the skin.

The formula brings together AHA, BHA, and PHA, which each play a slightly different role. AHA helps slough away dead skin cells on the surface, BHA helps with excess sebum and pore care, while PHA offers gentler exfoliation that helps skin feel less stripped. It also includes 10,000 ppm of tea tree leaf extract, which benefits greatly acne-prone skin.

What I like here is that it is not just about exfoliating for the sake of exfoliating. The toner has a sub-acidic pH of 5.5, similar to the skin’s natural pH level, and is positioned as suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Still, because it is an exfoliating toner, I would not treat it like a product you need to overuse to see results.

For daily use, it can be applied after cleansing with a cotton pad and gently patted in. If you are using it more specifically for dead skin cell care, you can apply it to areas where texture is more noticeable, leave it on for 1-3 minutes, and wipe it off gently. In a practical pore care skincare routine, this is the product I’d reach for when skin starts to feel rough and congested.

#4. celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream

The celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream is a good pick for the part of pore care that goes beyond cleansing and exfoliating. Sometimes, even when skin feels less congested, you are still left dealing with uneven tone, post-breakout marks, dullness, or pores that look more noticeable around the center of the face. This cream fits nicely into that space because it targets both uneven tone and the look of enlarged pores.

The formula includes tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and Melazero V2, a brightening-focused blend that helps address dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.  Niacinamide is especially relevant because it connects naturally to pore care, oil balance, and smoother-looking skin texture. The cream also includes adenosine, which supports elasticity care and helps the skin look a little more refined.

What makes this more useful as a summer pore care pick is that it is not only about brightening. It also contains ceramide NP and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, so it gives the skin moisture and barrier support instead of leaving the routine feeling too active-heavy. That matters if you are already using a clay mask, exfoliating toner, or pore cleanser elsewhere in the week.

I’d use this as the final cream step in the morning or evening routine, focusing a little extra on areas where dullness or post-acne marks are more noticeable.

In this edit, it works as the more balanced leave-on product: part brightening cream, part pore care, and part comfort step for skin that still needs hydration.

#5. JUMISO Niacinamide 20 Serum

If there is one ingredient that keeps showing up in pore care routines for good reason, it is niacinamide. The JUMISO Niacinamide 20 Serum takes that a step further with a high 20% concentration, making it a more intensive option for anyone already comfortable using the ingredient and looking to target excess oil, enlarged pores, and post-breakout marks at the same time.

While niacinamide is the star here, it is backed up by tranexamic acid and glutathione, which help improve the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. That makes this serum particularly appealing if your breakouts tend to leave behind pigmentation long after they have healed. It also contains a triple centella complex and three forms of hyaluronic acid, helping balance out the high concentration with soothing and lightweight hydration.

From a pore care perspective, the biggest draw is niacinamide’s ability to help regulate excess sebum while improving the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven texture over time. Instead of simply removing oil, this serum focuses on helping skin look more refined with consistent use.

Because of its strength, I would not jump straight into daily use unless your skin is already used to higher-strength niacinamide. Starting two or three nights a week is a sensible approach, then increasing the frequency as your skin adjusts. If your pore concerns come hand in hand with lingering acne marks, this is probably the most targeted treatment in this edit. It complements the cleansers and exfoliating toner nicely by focusing on what is left behind once congestion starts to clear.

How to Build a Simple Pore-Care Routine With These Picks

The easiest way to approach pore care is to avoid doing everything at once. And not every step needs to happen every single day. With products like these, the goal is to build a routine that feels consistent, not overwhelming.

Start with cleansing with the Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam. It makes the most sense when your skin gets oily, congested, or is breakout-prone, especially after a long day of sunscreen and summer heat.

A few times a week, bring in the SOME BY MI AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner after cleansing. This is your texture and buildup step. For days when your skin feels especially congested, use the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask as a quick mask step. Once or twice a week is usually a realistic approach.

Then you can choose your leave-on treatment based on what your skin needs most. If your main concern is visible pores, dark spots, and uneven tone, the celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream works well as the final cream step.

If you want something more targeted for excess oil, enlarged pores, and post-acne marks, the JUMISO Niacinamide 20 Serum can come in before moisturizer. Because it is a higher-strength niacinamide serum, it makes sense to start slowly.

So, you can choose either the serum, the cream, or both, depending on your skin’s tolerance and concerns.

A Smarter Way to Shop Pore Care This Summer

The YesStyle Anniversary Mega Sale is probably one of my favorite times of the year to do a little skincare and makeup shopping. I mean, who doesn’t like a good deal?

There are plenty of skincare and makeup goodies you can add to your cart, but since it’s summer, I wanted to focus on something that feels especially relevant right now: Finding suitable Korean skincare products for pores.

Hopefully this helps you narrow down the pore-care picks worth adding to your cart for your summer routine! Enjoy the sale!

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